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Bardwell Lake
Built in the 1960’s primarily for flood control and water conservation, Bardwell Lake is also managed for its increasingly popular recreational values. Best known for its excellent white bass fishery, wipers (hybrid bass) are increasingly attracting fishers. Crappie, catfish and to a lesser extent largemouth bass are good fisheries. Located near Ennis
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Bardwell Lake
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Master Angler Records
No Master Angler records recorded for this lake.
General Details
From Richard Ott TPWD biologist, "Primary forage base is threadfin and gizzard shad, supplemented by sunfishes. Primary management is continued stocking of Palmetto bass fingerlings at 10/acre annual... Log in for additional details...
Regs/Info
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Camping
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Boating
Directions, Fees, Misc
Managing Agency
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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FishExplorer Region: North
Directions
From USACE: To Bardwell Lake Headquarters Office, from Dallas head south on I-45 towards Houston. He...Fees
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Bardwell Lake Stocking Data
No stocking records recorded for this lake.
Weather, Sun & Moon
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